Carlsbad by the Sea
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise exceptional, caring staff members. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 78 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is an excellent choice if you prioritize high-quality social activities and a beautiful, oceanfront environment for your loved one. However, if you are in the process of making a financial deposit, you should verify their refund policies in writing to avoid the administrative delays reported by others.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
78 reviews on Google“Families considering Carlsbad By The Sea can expect a beautiful, oceanfront facility praised for its exceptional staff attentiveness and engaging activity programs. While many residents and visitors highlight the high-end atmosphere and professional care, one reviewer reported significant difficulty retrieving a deposit refund following a decision not to move in.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Exceptional, caring staff members
- Engaging activity and coordination programs
- Beautiful oceanfront location
- Clean and well-organized environment
- High-quality dining experience
Concerns
- Issues with administrative refund processing
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 30 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility responds to some reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With such a high 5-star CMS rating, what are the specific practices your team uses to maintain such high standards of clinical care?
- 2I noticed you are very engaged with your community feedback; how does the administration typically use resident or family suggestions to improve the facility?
- 3Since the facility has a smaller, intimate capacity of 33 residents, how does that small group size help personalize daily activities and social engagement?
- 4Could you walk me through the protocol for handling medical emergencies or unexpected changes in health during the overnight hours?
- 5What steps is the facility taking to continue building upon your strong staffing levels to ensure every resident gets consistent attention?
- 6What does a typical afternoon look like for residents in terms of organized group activities or outings around the Carlsbad area?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff is all very involved and know most or all of their clients names, by heart. The activities coordinators are amazing. They are always thinking of new things to do with clients, today doing chair volleyball.”
“I've lived at CBTS since mid-2021 and strongly believe that finding a better option for continuing care would be next to impossible. Of course the location on the ocean is a huge plus, but more importantly, I think, is the fact that residents here get exceptional care no matter which stage of life they're in or what level of care they require.”
“Looking for an excellent place to recover from new hip surgery and or whatever ails you? Wonderful selection of food and patient/professional waitstaff. I felt like I was in a five-star restaurant while I recovered”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Carlsbad by the Sea shows recurring issues with fire safety and smoke prevention systems across all three surveys, with problems like faulty sprinkler systems, missing exit signs, and inadequate smoke doors appearing repeatedly. The facility also has ongoing deficiencies in medication management and food safety that have persisted from 2023 into 2024. While all violations have correction dates, the pattern of repeated fire safety and pharmacy service issues suggests systemic challenges that families should carefully consider.
Dec 5, 2024Routine8
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Dec 14, 2023Routine4
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Jan 27, 2023Routine11
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Administration Deficiencies
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Carlsbad by the Sea
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Front Porch
9 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 4.6/5 · Rank 1 of 9 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Front Porch Communities and Services
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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